Direct Service Professional Position Available In Suwannee, Florida

$15.00
Per Hour
DOE (Depends on Experience) Direct Service Professional
The Arc North Florida, Inc.

Occupation:

Home Health Aides

Location:

Live Oak, FL – 32064
Positions available: 2
Job #: 12486702

Source:

Employ Florida

Posted:

5/19/2025

Updated:

5/20/2025

Expires:

6/19/2025

Web Site:

Employ Florida
Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

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Work Onsite
Full Time Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience
12 Month(s) DL
Required Schedule
Full and Part Time Positions Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment
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ENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for providing supervision and training for people with disabilities in a residential setting. This position requires an aware staff person that stays alert at all times (NO

SLEEPING AND NOT CELL PHONES

).

EXAMPLES OF WORK

(NOT

ALL INCLUSIVE

) 1. Create a congenial and home like atmosphere within the community residence. 2. Promotes a maximum independence of each resident 3. Facilitates opportunities for residents to be involved in community activities such as shopping, leisure and religious activities as stated on activities schedule. 4. Supervises and prepares nutritious meals stated on menu
5. Assist each resident in developing attitudes and behavior appropriate to community living
6. Be supportive of and encourage each residents participation in the day training or vocational program prescribed
7. Protect each residents rights and freedoms and maintain confidentiality of personal information concerning the individual in accordance with the Bill of Rights for people with intellectual disabilities
8. Report any unusual incidents to the Residential Home Supervisor or Manager. Always following the chain of command.
9. Report suspected abuse or neglect
10. Maintain facility and client records.
11. Provide proper storage, handling of drugs and medicines. Assist the residents by making medications available and reminding the client to take them at the appropriate times.
12. Provide for or assist in transportation for residents to and from place of employment, personal appointment, and for recreational and other events. 13. Assist residents in communication with their families
14. Assist residents in handling of money and making and keeping appointments when indicated
15. Ensures opportunity for residents privacy
16. Responsible for house hold duties as assigned on duty calendar
17. Participate in monthly fire evacuation drills and all disaster drills with proper documentation of same
18. Maintain a safe environment
19. Avoid the exploitation of any resident
20. Supervise and participate in routine household maintenance. Ensures cleanliness of house/grounds
21. Assist in the on-going assessment of client progress
22. Ensure the implementation of program plan (IPP), and input the information in the Therapy Software system
23. Ensure your work hours have been recorded on the electronic time software daily
24. Assist each resident as needed with self care and grooming needs
25. Provide physical assistance to client as needed
26. Performs other duties as assigned, expectations are not all inclusive. Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window.